Busch Gardens Tampa has uploaded another video that talks about the 2011 attraction but doesn’t quite reveal any hard facts. Mark Rose, the park’s Vice President of Design and Engineering, drops phrases such as “go from 0-60.” I think it’s safe to...
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New Roller Coaster Tycoon 4 Developments
It seems as if work may have finally started on the long-awaited Roller Coaster Tycoon 4 (RCT4) game. The company has started a thread on its forums asking members what they want to see in the next installment in the...
Continue reading...James Reid-Anderson named Six Flags CEO
This comes as a surprise – someone with no experience in the amusement industry has been named the new CEO of Six Flags. Al Weber will now become the COO. This is yet another development in the ongoing saga known...
Continue reading...Coaster101 2010 Photo Contest Results
It’s time to announce the winners of this year’s photo contest! We had over 70 photos submitted and you guys recently voted for your favorites. Below are the first, second, and third place winners from each category: Original 1st Place...
Continue reading...New Gravity Group Coaster for Grona Lund
2011 is shaping up to be a very busy year for the Gravity Group. Projects announced so far: Zippin Pippin relocation, Quassy family coaster, and a dueling coaster for Happy Valley in China. Today, the Gravity Group announced they will...
Continue reading...Dreamworld’s Tower of Terror to run backwards
This backwards launch should produce a complete new ride experience: News Flash! Ride the Tower of Terror before it changes forever on August 18th, 2010 “The last chance to ride the original Tower of Terror will be Wednesday, August 18th,...
Continue reading...Planet Snoopy coming to Valleyfair! in 2011
Valleyfair will breathe new life into the KidWorks area of the park by rebranding it as Planet Snoopy: It’s a new look with an old friend as Snoopy and the Gang are finally coming home! Valleyfair is proud to announce...
Continue reading...Zippin Pippin construction to begin soon
We are very happy to see that progress is being made on rebuilding this historic rollercoaster: With an eye on beating the winter frost, construction crews will start work Aug. 16 on pouring the concrete foundation for the Zippin Pippin...
Continue reading...Dollywood Announces Barnstormer for 2011
Sounds like an exciting ride! Dollywood is preparing for a barn raising, quickly followed by the arrival of their newest attraction in 2011 — the Barnstormer. The $5.5 million giant swing will be situated in a barnyard-themed area which will...
Continue reading...Nickelodeon Land for Pleasure Beach in 2011
Nickelodeon Land, a 6 acre area of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, will open in 2011 featuring 9 new rides and 5 rethemed rides. Read more: Nickelodeon Land to open at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, is delighted to announce the...
Continue reading...Kentucky Kingdom deal reached
From the Associated Press: “LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Six Flags and the Kentucky State Fair Board have reached a deal in which the amusement park company would surrender its stake in Kentucky Kingdom. The Courier-Journal reports that the deal is...
Continue reading...Follow the Great American Scream Machine removal
With amusement parks now taking full advantage of social media to hype new attractions, they are also doing the same with the removal of attractions. At least the guys at Six Flags Great Adventure are! You can view the Funstruction...
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